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[worldend_dominator]

[The video opens to Rosa, in Homura's body, violently coughing. It takes a while for her to get her breath back so she can speak.]

M-madoka...

[She pauses.]

Strange.

[She didn't know anyone named Madoka.]

I just wanted to ask, how far has anyone progressed...

[She coughs again, covering her mouth with her hand. If anyone looks closely at the ring on her finger, they will notice that the tiny purple gem on it has darkened considerably.]

...with finding a cure?

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[magicalsoccer]

[He originally hits reply because someone's looking for him until he realizes that his name isn't actually Madoka so he just stares at the screen blankly for a second or two as he tries to think of something to say.]

I can't help you with that but I hope someone does find something soon.

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[homurosa]

...Thank you.

[She peers closely at the screen.]

Madoka?

[There it was again. She didn't even know a Madoka, and yet she could identify this girl as her.]

Are you...alright?

[She stops, having a rather odd look on her face.]

[magicalsoccer]

[He shakes his head.]

I'm fine, don't worry.

[Wait. Why is he answering?

But there's something familiar about the girl he's talking to...

He furrows his brows because he can't seem to keep his thoughts straight.]

[homurosa]

I'm glad, Kaname-san.

[Kaname-san was her best friend. Kaname-san was the reason she took up the Contract, Kaname-san was...]

[Rosa didn't know anyone named Kaname, no more than she knew anyone named Madoka.]

[magicalsoccer]

What about you, Homura-chan? You were coughing earlier...

[It's here this his vaoice trails off as he realizes what he's saying. He doesn't know this girl.]

S-sorry, I'm-- I'm not actually your friend.

[It almost feels painful to admit that and he's frowning even more.]

[homurosa]

And I...am not Homura.

[For some reason, she's getting an overwhelming feeling of despair from "Madoka's" rejection.]

[magicalsoccer]

[He brings a hand up to rub at his right eye with the heel of his palm.]

This is getting too weird. I really... wish someone finds a way to fix this soon. Sorry for answering this. I don't even know why I did that to be honest.

[homurosa]

I'm sorry for acting like this. I don't know what's happening either.

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[eventmura]

Ma'am.

[ Your face is talking to you. On the screen, eyes narrowed. ]

I have not heard anything as of yet, no.

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[homurosa]

You're...

[Going off of this body's memories...]

Homura?

[eventmura]

Yes, I am Homura Akemi, Ms. Rosa.

[ She nods, then continues-- giving no time for interruption. ]

That is my body. I will give you a run down on how to live in it without dying. You will listen. Understand?

[homurosa]

You mean...concerning my soul gem? What powers am I supposed to have?

[eventmura]

[ Homura-- or, er, Rosa-- nods. ]

You will not use our powers. You will keep an eye on the soul gem. There is a grief side under the mattress. Use it only if absolutely necessary. It is a precious resource [ ---that she is saving for Madoka--- ] and I will not tolerate waste. Do you understand?

[homurosa]

I will never be able to take care of this Tower's Witch problem if I do not have access to your powers.

[eventmura]

That is none of your concern.

[ And this conversation is annoying Homura, who is already upset over her memories and this annoying cough. She does not want to argue when she could lose control of herself at any moment now. So she resorts to the method she has always found most practical and effective: cruelty. ]

I do not expect this "body switch" to be permanent. Fail to follow my guidelines and I will hunt you down personally, Ms Rosa. Do not use my powers.

[homurosa]

[That actually makes Rosa hesitate.]

Alright. I will try not to use your powers.

[eventmura]

I did not say "try not". You "will not".

I will know if you have been using any of my abilities or resources. If the gem becomes dark, use the black object under your mattress. That is all you are permitted to use.

[homurosa]

Grief...

[She shakes her head. Again with the strange memories.]

As long as I do not use any powers, I think I will not need such things.

...If I could get my hands on any weapons, I would not need "powers".

[eventmura]

You do not need powers or weapons. If you have something in your room then I shall retrieve it for you, but there is no reason to believe that you will be threatened at this time. Stay off of the dangerous floors. Stay away from dangerous people. You can do that much, can't you?

[homurosa]

Yes, I can. Are you sure that nothing will threaten me here?

[eventmura]

Mm. Just do not seek trouble and you will be fine. I will be sure of it.

[homurosa]

Witches never needed a reason to attack people. Before I came here, I saw...